With its iconic Flatirons, thriving downtown, and endless outdoor recreation, Boulder is one of Colorado's most recognizable destinations. Consistently ranked among the nation's healthiest and happiest communities, Boulder offers a unique blend of innovation, natural beauty, and an active lifestyle. Whether you're hiking before work or dining on Pearl Street in the evening, life here revolves around enjoying everything Colorado has to offer.
Boulder is vibrant, energetic, and deeply connected to the outdoors. Residents enjoy world-class restaurants, local coffee shops, farmers markets, cultural events, and a strong sense of environmental stewardship. Home to the University of Colorado, the city combines youthful energy with established neighborhoods and luxury homes.
Living in Boulder means the mountains become part of your daily routine. Hundreds of hiking trails, climbing routes, mountain biking paths, and scenic drives begin just minutes from downtown.
Outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone looking for a vibrant community surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
129,202 people live in Boulder, where the median age is 32.8 and the average individual income is $62,775. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Boulder, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Boulder Raw, Frontier Natural Products Co-Op, and Moe's Broadway Bagel.
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| Dining · $ | 0.46 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.01 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.06 miles | 71 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.14 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.15 miles | 145 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.04 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.16 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.05 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.12 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.61 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.64 miles | 25 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.9 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.92 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.05 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.09 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.09 miles | 14 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.12 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.14 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.16 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Boulder has 54,241 households, with an average household size of 10.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boulder do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 129,202 people call Boulder home. The population density is 2,178 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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